Actuators and Drive Trains

3 Units

Graphical, analytical, and computer techniques for analyzing displacements, velocities, and accelerations in mechanisms. Analysis and synthesis of linkages, cams, and gears. Analysis of actuators, including motors, linear actuators, solenoids, hydraulics, pneumatics,and piezoelectrics. Laboratory projects include analysis, design, construction, and evaluation of students' devices that include both actuators and transmission mechanisms. Prereq: EMAE 181 and EMAE 250 .